Lin Su's heart gave a slight jolt. He strode out of the main hall, and after only a few steps, his official robes had materialized around him from thin air. Turning a corner, he saw Xie Dong seated in the side hall.
Lin Su bowed deeply. "Greetings, Grand Scholar."
Xie Dong rose. "You are already a Marquis. There is no need for this."
"My elevation to Marquis was also thanks to Grand Scholar's support," Lin Su said.
Xie Dong said, "Marquis Lin was enfeoffed because of his great achievements in West River. His Majesty granted the title according to the Immortal Dynasty's laws. Why need he owe anyone gratitude? Marquis Lin, find somewhere quiet. This old man has something to discuss with you."
"Grand Scholar, please."
This was also Lin Su's first time entering the study.
After entering the study, Lin Su gave a light wave of his hand. The butler, who had been following every step, and the two maidservants all bowed and withdrew.
Lin Su personally lifted the pot and poured tea for Xie Dong.
Xie Dong accepted the teacup and took a light sip. "At the Magpie Bridge Gathering, Marquis Lin acted once again, dealing a heavy blow to the Violet Qi Literary Dynasty's provocation and raising our dynasty's immortal prestige. His Majesty already knows of it and is greatly pleased."
"This subject has received His Majesty's boundless grace. How would I dare fail to repay it?" Lin Su clasped his hands and raised them diagonally in salute to His Majesty.
"When a ruler cherishes a minister's ability, and a minister repays a ruler's grace, it has always been so through the ages and in every dynasty," Xie Dong said. "It is already nearing September. His Majesty has prepared the Heavenly Dao Spirit Pearl. Marquis Lin will